African Field Epidemiology Network Recruitment 2018 – Apply Now for AFENET Available Jobs

African Field Epidemiology Network Recruitment 2018 – In this page, you will get the latest updates, requirements, qualification and how to apply for African Field Epidemiology Network Recruitment 2018.

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) is not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa working side by side with ministries of health, regional and international partners.

AFENET works to strengthen epidemiology and disease surveillance capabilities of Africa countries that are critical to meeting the requirements of the integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDRS) strategy and the international Health Regulations (IHR).

AFENET is seeking the services of qualified candidates, to fill the following positions below in Abuja:

Job Title: Naiis Media Specialist
Location: Abuja
Duration of Assignment: One year
Work Hour: Full time
Background Information

The Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) is a population based household survey that aims to examine the distribution of HIV, Hepatitis B and C disease in Nigeria, to assess the coverage and impact of HIV services on the population level, and to measure HIV-related risk behaviors using a nationally representative sample of persons aged 0-64 years.

The purpose of the communication activities is to create awareness and gain the buy-in and support of all the stakeholders in Nigeria and especially the Nigerian citizens from the level of the state government to the communities where data collection will take place for the implementation of the NAIIS.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the NAIIS Mobilization and Advocacy Director (AFENET HIV Advisor), the candidate will perform a variety of tasks, subject to the team’s workload and priorities.

The candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Work with various media houses to promote the NAIIS project

Develop media concepts required for development of messages for the electronic, social and paper media.

Produce high quality info graphics for the unit; generate, edit, publish and share daily content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to act positively.

Develop power point presentations, graphs, charts, and analytics and illustrative maps, diagrams, and graphics.

Layout reports, information sheets, and other publication materials.

Assist in standardizing all existing products and templates such as reports info sheets, presentation, situation reports as well as fonts, formatting, icons, images and layout techniques.

Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge of the Organization’s rules and regulations as they pertain to the incumbent’s area of responsibility.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills. Working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues and counterparts from diverse cultures and professional backgrounds.

Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and effectively.

Planning and Organizing: Using time efficiently. Ability to prioritize assignments, allocate appropriate time for completing work and meet deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and handle a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner. Self-driven, inventive, innovative, collegial, committed, efficient, accurate and prompt.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Initiative and willingness to learn new skills.

Job Title: Naiis Zonal Mobilization Coordinator
Location: Abuja and Geopolitical zones (works in and coordinates assigned Geopolitical zones)
Duration of Assignment: One year
Work Hour: Full time

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees survey mobilization activities at zonal/constituency level

Coordinates and supervises the Zonal community mobilizers/officers

Coordinates zonal stakeholders meeting

Attends community-level stakeholders’ meetings with State Based Mobilizers (SBM)

Works with the state teams to secure NAIIS introduction letters from SMOH for State Mobilizers, SBM and CMs

Plan and participate in advocacy visits in each zone

Coordinate communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each zone

Reports to the Mobilization Director (Central Coordinator)

Support the development of mobilization associated documents

Prepare and fill advocacy and mobilization activities documents

Facilitating trainings and advocacy to Community gate keepers, introductory and departure meetings

Qualifications and Experience

An adult with at least a B.Sc/BA or its equivalent, and a demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language

An advanced degree in relevant field will be an added advantage

Experience with the terrain and structure in the states in each Coordinator’s assigned geopolitical zones.

Must be someone well respected and known with good character

Most have at least 5 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality or/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities

Must have a good tracked record of active liaison with Community Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community

Prior experience of successfully performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health Related Survey is highly desirable.

Job Title: Field Coordinator/TB & Resource Mobilization
Location: Abuja
Duration of Assignment: One year
Work Hour: Full time
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical and academic support on the HIV program and NFELTP:

Identify HIV/AIDS and TB research priorities and Strengthening of HIV/AIDS related operational research of NFELTP including Residents’ thesis design, reviews and finalization.

In collaboration with other advisors and the residents, design, plan, implement and evaluate projects on HIV/AIDS and other diseases

Guide residents of the NFELTP program in preparing protocols and tools in the design and conduct of the FELTP practical outputs including study protocols, outbreak investigations and scientific write up with additional focus particularly HIV/TB related ones.

Support residents to develop abstracts for national and international scientific conferences as well as presentations at NFELTP organized seminars.

Support development manuscript for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Assist in teaching didactic sessions of the program

Support the delivery of Government and PEPFAR objectives in Nigeria and perform tasks /activities as may be assigned on behalf of AFENET by the HIV Program Advisor. These include (but not limited to) HIV data system strengthening, HIV/AIDS surveys, HIV assessments and evaluations.

Review and regularly update donor mapping, identifying and notifying the appropriate programme teams about new grant opportunities for action.

Coordinate the writing of grant proposals, providing technical input for proposals in areas of his/her expertise and put in place mechanisms to ensure all key internal stakeholders (programs, finance and administration) provide the required input in a timely manner for submission of a strong proposal

Participate in representing AFENET Nigeria at external meetings with partners, funders and other stakeholders

Perform tasks /activities as may be assigned on behalf of AFENET by Regional Technical Coordinator and the HIV Program Advisor

Key Deliverables

Detailed workplan based on the TOR and key deliverables on HIV/TB and resource mobilization.

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